Spanish
Grade 5
15 min
M�s/menos que
M�s/menos que
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define 'más que' (more than) and 'menos que' (less than).
Construct sentences comparing two nouns using the formula: 'más/menos + adjetivo + que'.
Construct sentences comparing two actions using the formula: 'verbo + más/menos + que'.
Construct sentences comparing two quantities using the formula: 'verbo + más/menos + sustantivo + que'.
Correctly identify whether to use 'más' or 'menos' in a given comparison.
Answer simple questions that require a comparison, such as '¿Quién es más alto?'.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
ComparaciónThe act of looking at two or more things to see how they are different.Deciding if an elephant is bigger than a mouse is a comparación.
Más queA Spanish phrase that means 'more than'. We use it to show that something has a greater quality or amount.Un avión es más rápido que un carro. (An airplane is faster than a car.)
Menos queA Spanish phrase that means 'less than' or 'fewer than'. We use it to show that something has a smaller quality or amount.Una bicicleta es menos cara que una motocicleta. (A bicycle is less expensive than a motorcycle.)
AdjetivoA word that describes a person, place, or thing (a noun). Examples: alto (tall), bajo (short), inteligente (smart), divertido (fun).En la frase 'el perro grande', la p...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Fórmula para Comparar Cualidades (con Adjetivos)
Sujeto 1 + ser + más/menos + adjetivo + que + Sujeto 2
Use this formula when you are comparing a characteristic of two things, like size, color, or speed. The adjective must match the gender and number of the first subject.
Fórmula para Comparar Acciones (con Verbos)
Sujeto 1 + verbo + más/menos + que + Sujeto 2
Use this formula to compare how much or how often two subjects do an action. The verb is conjugated for the first subject.
Fórmula para Comparar Cantidades (con Sustantivos)
Sujeto 1 + verbo + más/menos + sustantivo + que + Sujeto 2
Use this formula when you are comparing the amount of things that two subjects have or do. The noun is usually plural.
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Challenging
Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
A.Las hormigas son más pequeña que los elefantes.
B.Mi abuela cocina más que mi mamá.
C.Este libro tiene menos páginas que ese libro.
D.El invierno es más frío que el verano.
Challenging
If you know that 'El avión viaja más rápido que el tren,' what can you conclude?
A.El tren es más rápido que el avión.
B.El tren viaja menos rápido que el avión.
C.El tren no viaja.
D.El avión y el tren viajan a la misma velocidad.
Challenging
The tutorial warns against using 'más bueno'. What is the correct way to say 'This juice is better than that soda'?
A.Este jugo es más bueno que ese refresco.
B.Este jugo es bueno que ese refresco.
C.Este jugo es mejor que ese refresco.
D.Este jugo es más mejor que ese refresco.
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